End Game by Liz Mistry

A family sit around a Monopoly game board. Except they are all dead and one place doesn't have a corresponding body - is this the murderer? This bizarre setting is the scene for the sixth book in the series about Bradford-based detective and her team, Nikki Parekh.

Following the same format as the other books, the prologue offers a view of the crime from the perspective of the victim.  Similarly, the story is mainly told from the point of view of the the detective, Parekh, with a smattering of first person narratives from the perpetrator as well as another character. As always, this police procedural is only part of the story as the challenging personal life and the local community feature heavily and are a distinctive part of the appeal of the series. 

This is not a simple case of whodunnit. The storylines are complex, uncomfortable and true to life. The central police officers are rounded human beings who display tension, frustration, pettiness and good humour just like the rest of us. Plus they suffer with the current poor image of the Met and accusations of being 'woke' because of the diversity in the workforce in Bradford. All relatable.

Written in an engaging style and good pace, this is a great read with themes of family, loyalty and friendship. Not forgetting the darkness of abuse, greed, revenge and survival, this novel shows the extremes of humanity. Recommended.

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Published by HQ Digital on 14 April 2023.
​Advance review copy supplied by the publisher.

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